The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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All signs pointing toward LSU cornerback Greedy Williams Apr 17, 2019

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Since Dan Quinn arrived in Atlanta, the Falcons have taken at least one player in each draft from LSU and this year will likely be no different. LSU's Greedy Williams is the top rated cornerback in the draft and should be available with the Falcons pick with the 14th overall pick.

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Falcons need to hold joint-practices Apr 10, 2019

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The Falcons have focused on getting better in the trenches, but the CBA limits contact and has led to glorified iron-sharpens-iron practices. The Falcons need to find if their line is sturdy enough by holding joint practices with another team. Also, a look to who's on the Falcons' draftboard and a review of the exhibition schedule.

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Will the franchise tag keep Grady Jarrett from the offseason program? Apr 03, 2019

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Owner Arthur Blank said that DT Grady Jarrett and WR Julio Jones will be "Falcons for Life." But will the $15.2 million franchise tag preclude Jarrett from attending Phase I of the team's offseason program, which is set to start April 15.

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Falcons support new pass interference rule Mar 27, 2019

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The owners passed a rule to to make offensive and defensive pass interference and non-calls reviewable in the final two minutes of the first half and second half on a trial basis for one year. The rule passed 31-1, with only the Bengals in dissent.

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Dimitroff shares some insights a month before the draft Mar 21, 2019

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Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff covered a lot of ground during his interview with the media at Georgia's Pro Day. He discusses the free agent signings, Georgia players, Grady Jarrett, Julio Jones and the upcoming NFL draft.

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Falcons are moving onto the draft Mar 20, 2019

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The Falcons have elected to add offensive help in free agency. With the NFL draft just over a month away, they can know turn their full attention to their draft board, visits and workouts from prospects.

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Falcons' 2019 free agent frenzy Mar 13, 2019

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The Falcons cleared some salary cap space with some "automatic conversions" with Matt Ryan's contract. The team then went out tried to improve their offensive line by adding two offensive guards.

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Issues in the wake of tagging Grady Jarrett Mar 06, 2019

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The Falcons placed the $15.209 million franchise tag on defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and that left the team with several issues to deal with. We discuss those issues and have some special guests to help us to start getting ready for the NFL draft.

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Falcons coach Dan Quinn plans to have 'edgy' team in 2019 Feb 28, 2019

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Falcons coach Dan Quinn did not want to use injuroies as an excuse for the teams' 7-9 record in 2018 and plans to have a 'edgy' team in 2019. General manager Thomas Dimitroff discusses how tough it is to scout collegiate offensive linemen.

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Fans not impressed with Sambrailo's extension Feb 20, 2019

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The Falcons have been active in the offseason. So far, linebacker Bruce Carter, defensive end Steven Means and offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo have been retained, while the team has cut ties with kicker Matt Bryant, cornerback Robert Alford, defensive end Brooks Reed and nickel back Brian Poole.

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